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The Osceola times., 1887-08-06
RIGMT OF WAY.

The question of signing, or grant
ing the Right of Way for the levee
proposed tobe built, is meeting with
some opposition from a number Of
citizens residing within the corpora
ton and immediate vicinity, the
boundary line of WHOSE property eN
tend to, and in number of instanc-
es, across, the line of proposed levee.
The reason assigned for this refusal
to grant right of way, is the appre-
hension, on their part, that in the
final letting of contracts, the CON
tractors, Judging from all works "a
this class, are never particular whers
dirt comes from, or how deep or ir-
regular the excavations near the line
of work, ard the idea of having to
incur the expense, after the levec is
built, Of filling up the unslghtly ex-
cayations, and replacing flowers,
shrubbery, trees, &C., is the source
from whence springs the kick. or
course, they are .aware that Uncle
Sam. is much bigger. than any
of them, and that he will deg down,
foot, and throw up dirt levee, if
his head is set that way, whether
they assent to it or not. But in or.
der to throw no obstacles in the way
of nm enterprise which promises such
great benefit to the entire people
and county, there surely is way out
of this trouble, and by which all in
terests may be protected. The Off
GERS IN charge of this work have no
personal interest or feeling in the
matter, and no doubt will take as
much pleasure in guarding private
interests of individuals, as in exact
ing those of the general government.
A meeting of the citizens interested,
and a consultation with the officers
in charge would undoubtedly lead to
some satisfactory arrangements, by
which one or more of their own num-
ber could take the supervision of the
work over that part Of the line III
which they are interested. Get to-
gether, gentlepen, and see if you
can't remove all distractions to this
much needed and important work.
The Osceola times., 1887-08-06
WAS TIE WRoHG MAN HUNG?

Galveston, August, "a special
to the News from Mckinney says:
About fifteen years ago man nam
ed Ballou was hung in this (Collin)
county for the murder of one Golden.
The men came together from Indi-
ana to Texas on prospecting tour.
After the murder Ballou returned to
Indiana and, wearing the murdered
mans clothing, married Golden's
sister. Suspicion was aroused and
he was afterward arrested and con-
demned to death. a few days ago
a man named Mex on his death bed
confessed that he and not Ballou had
murdered Golden. He gave min
ute description of the whole affair.
The finale, however, spoils the SEN
sation, for Mex said that he was hired
by Ballou to commit the deed. -Ey-
cning Ledger.
The Osceola times., 1887-08-06
WASHINGTON LETTER
WAsnlNGToy, d. c., Aug. /, 1887.
tFrom Our Regular Correspondent


About the busiest man in this city
at present is the clerk of the House
of Representatives, who is engaged
in looking into and preparing the
contested Congressional election
cases-the evidence in which must
be printed before the converting of
the Fiftieth Congress; it is thought
there will be only six such eases in
the body-one each from Alabama,
South Carolina, Indiana, and Illi-
nois, and two from California, a
much smaller number than usual.
The republicans in Washington
viewed with much interest. not to
say anxiety, the late meeting and
action fthe Ohio Republican State
Conventions; Sherman's friends feel
elated over his victory, although
many of them seriously doubt the
policy of bis course in forcing an
endorsement. while Blaine's follow
ers are in a rage and swear they will
get even next year by sending del
egation from the Buckeye State fa-
vorable to the aspirations of the man
from Maine. One of these infuriat-
ed Blaineites was heard to declare
that Sherman's action ia capturing
toe convention and shaping it, in his
The Osceola times., 1887-08-06

Some Of our exchanges hayc no.
ticed that a papers worst enemies,
those having as they think a griey-
ance can see no good in papers
COURSE, are the closest readers Of the
"dirty" sheet. Are they subscribers
Oh no, they are regular borrowers 80
fellows who seeing a friend ilnmers-
ed in reading the paper will almost
snatch it out of his hands in their
cagerness to read its every line.
They are found in every town. Some
of them live right here. We some-
times feel like placing their names
on a dead head list when we see to
what make shifts they are sometimes
reduced to get this paper and be
posted like their neighoors who LAY
sl.00 per year in advance for ,As
privilege. Ex.
The Osceola times., 1887-08-06
A GUILELEss SUGGESTION.
From the Chicago Tribune.
What shall we driuk?-San Frar

From the Chicago Tribune.
What shall we drink2-San Fran
cisco Call.
Poisoned by buttermilk, poisoned
by lemonade, poisoned by ice cream,
poisoned by this, that, and other re-
freshment. So the news items read.
What shall we drink anyhow?-Bal-
timore American.
1t gives the Tribune great pleas
ure to recommend to the editors of
both these esteemed journals the use
of water as beverage. tits harm
less, cheap, and abundant, and after
they have accustomed themselves to
drinking it we have not the slightest
doubt they will like 1T.
The Osceola times., 1887-08-06

TENNESSEE was shaken up by an
earthquake last Tuesday. Memphis
papers regard this as a f'Ilfllment OF
Wiggins' prediction after the Charles
ton earthquake, but we are inclined
to think it is a premoni,ion of the
general shaking up to take place
when the result of the election for
prohibition amendment is announced
to the public.
The Osceola times., 1887-08-06

For good, steady hot weather
drink there is nothing better than
water Yonkers Gazette.
Correct; the water drinkers keep
cool, and tote level head at the
same time.
The Osceola times., 1887-08-06

The returns from yesterdays elec-
ton in Kentucky are coming ia slow
ly, but there is nothing to change
the estimates of last night. The
Democratic ticket is elected by from
25,OO0 to $4,000 majority over the
Republican ticket, and will have a
elYcirrpf 2O,Opo over al the tick
%. Mmphis-.Avalanche of the 3.
The Osceola times., 1887-08-06

THE " Invitation to- Visit our. City
business is being worked for all its
worth, and the President scoops 'em
all In alike.
The Osceola times., 1887-08-06
Official Directory.

COUNTY OFFICERS:
County and Probate Judge-L ID kozzel.
r,rcuit and County Clerk-Hugh X McNeigh.
Sheriff aud Collector Wv. :. Hayes.
County Examiner Leon Rousseau.
County Treasurer-James Liston
County Surveyor-P. II. Clay.
County Corouer-J. NJ. Lawrence.
County Assessor-Betael l.. iiill
MONROE TOW NsHIP.
Justices Of the Peace-N. q. cartwright D.
n. stephenson, NJ. Z. Tandy.
Constable-W W Ward
MUNICIPAL OFFICERS.
Mayor--Ben. II. Bacchus.
Kecorder-Lcon Rcussan.
Aldermep-James ListoL, +. B. Hale d. II
Lawrence, y l.. Avery, T. A. Summers
The Osceola times., 1887-08-06

Pure Ice always ON hand, which |
will deliver to the trade at 1c. per ID,
and to consumers or families, in small
quantities. at 11c. Respectfully,
Sit. Jas. NJ. HAMILTON.
The Osceola times., 1887-08-06
BEN.H BACCHUS,
Druggist.
rner Main 4 Merchant Street. Osoeola, Ark

THREE cases of prostration 10y the
heat was reported in Memphis last
Tuesday.
The Osceola times., 1887-08-06
BUSINESS DIRECTORY,

Notices under this head, giving anne. occupa.
non, business or profession, and location. will
be charged 50 per annum.
The Osceola times., 1887-08-06
VOLUME XVIII.
The OSCEOLA TIMES.
LEON ROUSSAN,
EDITOR and ,Propri ct or

TERMS or SUBSCRIPTION. Tin advance)
FER 4 Tern az One year ar.'."...........S 20
SIX Months. ..... ....... 10
The Osceola times., 1887-08-06

The Presby terian Ladies' Aid Society meets
every Wednesday afternoon at o clock al MIS-
Alex Goud rich's residence. f-'u'
The Osceola times., 1887-08-06
Masonic.

The stated communications OF Os"eola Lodge
No. 81. A. + \ \. NJ. Will Do heid the sa,ui
davs or ar next before each full moon The
men nbcrs are ordered to attend promptly.
All Mater Masons in good standing are
cordially invited TO attend -. =,
81 order Of j. W. fhlCE' W. NJ
Laos RoyssAH. Secretary
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CARDS AND ADVERTISEMENTS:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-27

Although the weather seemed unfavorable
the Augusta base ball team resolved to risk
it and accordingly departed on the Islander,
yesterday morning, to cross bats with the
Baths at Bath. At Las p NJ, Mr.. O'Brien
took his position as umpire and the game be-
gan with the Augustus at the bat. Burleigh
ana Brennan were the battery for the Angus
tas, VIII lie Kelly-the only s.Kell' of whom
Bath can boast-and DunHing were Baths
battery. Kelly proved very puzzling to the
boys who were unable to solve his left-hand-
cd delivery to advantage. Burleigh was
handicapped by the pitching rules of this
year, accustomed as he is to the rules of SO.
he pitched fine game however and was bat
ted for only one more hit than was Kelly.
Much should be said in praise of Brennan
who pluckily held Burlegh's swift delivery
through the game without finching. For
eight innings the boys were shut out but in
the ninth they brought in two runs. The
Bath people with one accord, pronounced it
the finest game they had seen there for some
time. Tho Augustus are pleased with their
treatment from the Baths and are only anx.
ious to pay up the score. The nine wishes
to extend their thanks to Mr.. OBrien for the
encouragement extended TO them during the
game. The following is the tabulated score
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-27

Governor Bodwell has received replys from
about two thirds the County Attorneys aud
Sherifs of the State in answer to the letters
relative to the enforcement of the prohbitory
law recently sent out. The replies have been
very encouraging. As rule these officers
express their willingness and intention to en-
force the law. The Sheriff of Hancock coun-
ty writes that Immediately on receipt of the
Governors letter he proceeded to close every
rum shop in Ellsworth and should attend to
other portions of the county. The Governor
has also received a letter from an Ellsworth
editor in which he says the good effects of she
instructions to Hancock county officers Is
already manifest. The Sheriff of Lincoln
county reports that from the best information
he can obtain there are no liquor saloons in
the county, but he will shortly take trip over
his territory and make thorough examina-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-27
SOUTH GARDINER.

E. NJ. Tobey has returned from his weeks
visit at Bath Rev. Mr.. Skinner has closed
mis- labors here on account of ill health
Our schoolrooms are being repaired and
painted up.-C. M. johnson has gone to
Machias te attend his sisters funeral.-Mrs.
Richard Eldridge has in her garden petunia
that has SIXTY eight blossoms on it, and is
over six feet tall. w. Lawrence has en-
ployed Fred Lancaster in his meat depart
ment.-Mrs. w. w. Brewer and Miss Eleanor
Lawrence arrived here from New York lest
week.-G. Tyron, wife and son, Of Owatonna,
MINI, and Mr.. and Mrs Leadbetter of Chi
oago, who have been visiting Silas Atkins.
have gone to Capital Island to spend month
of seaside lite.-Joseph Lawrence, one of our
Oldest citizens, died at his home on the llth
inst, at the advanced age of ~ years.-Miss
Emma j. Richardson died very suddenly last
Monday. She leaves an aged father and
other friends to mourn her loss. She was an
exemplary christian, and will be missed in
the community where she lived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-27
City Personals.

Mrs. A. NJ. Davis. of Monons, Iowa, with
her daughter and granddaughter. is spending
few weeks with her sister, Mrs. S. S. Will
lsms Mr.. Davis returned home yesterday,
after short visit in the old Piae Tree State.
Rev. DR.. Joseph Kicker and wife of
Augusta, and their daughter, Mrs. Geo. A.
Philbrook, and her daughter, May, are
guests of ID. B. Kicker, Esq, No. SO Eastern
Promenade, Portland.
At the Cony House; S. J. Allen, Wilton;
Z. Augley and brother, Bangor; W. B.
Moody. Newport; DR.. B. Colson, Belfast;
Mrs. Oscar Abbott, Vassalboro; A. E. Will
son, Lowell, Mass: Gid. 1. Keith, Hsvelock,
N. B.; ]. w. Stuart, ThomastoR; j. j.
Walker and wife, Liberty; T. S. Rowland
and wife, Boston; N. S. Files, Bangor; B.
J. Holmes, Portland; c. N. Whitehouse, 81.
Lappin, Portland.
At Hotel North: Hon. j. P. Bass and
ladies. Bangor; Daniel Jameson. Milton, N.
b.; c. H. Anderson, Portland; Samuel L.
Montague, Cambridge, Mass. D. ]. Dins-
more, Lynn, Mass; Mrs. A. Rusbasch and
and child, S. B. Fuller, e. M. Fuller, Wor-
cester, Mass; Geo. E. Kimball,
Boston; Joseph Roberts, St. John; Miss E.
r. Lancaster, Maiden, Mass; c. M. Weeks,
". " Boyd, Cinnamon, Kan: Mrs. S. M.
treble and two children, Richmond; Robert
FISHER and wife, So. Gardiner; Alfred E.
wilson, Lowell, Mass. Mr.. and Mrs. E. d.
Dran' Chelsea, Mass. j. W. Strout, Thorn
aston; !. c. York, Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-27
SARAH SMALL.
The Story of Woman who was More
Than CentenariaM.

Sarah Saques Small, widow of John Small
of Bowdoinham, died in that place July IL,
at the remarkable age of nearly los years.
She was born in Bowdoin, Nov. 10, 1852.
She was the oldest of five children and the
only daughter, and inherited a strong and
vigorous constitution and good mental
faculties. She gained from instruction at
home and such school opportunities as there
were good education for the time. She
studied geography when there were but
thirteen original States. She was but seven
GEARS old when Washington was first in-
augurated, and when asked who was Presi-
dent Of these United States would answer,
George Washington" She walked into the
18th century hand in hand with her young
husband at Is years of age. Her Oldest
daughter $50 years., present at the
WAS twenty years old. The old
est son, two years younger, also present and
living on the old homestead, has lived under
the same roof for eighty-two years. Two
of her children, daughter and a son, aged
respectively 80 and 76 years, were also pres
ent. The Oldest granddaughter was there,
SO years. The oldest great-granddaughter
AZ years. and the oldest eat-grandchild
Of living) would be Is. Mrs. Small was the
mother of nine children, eight of whom grew
to old age-fve are now living, the youngest
"A years-and large number of descendants
are scattered from Maine to California. Her
life was contemporary with all the great
events and discoveries of modern times which
have benefited the world. She was 80
years old before railroads. She kept house
40 years before the first steamship crossed
the ocean. She lived more than half q
century before cook stoves came into use
or sewing machines were invented. She
lighted the fires for many years with the fiot
and steel before the friction match was known.
She made all the cloth for domestic use. The
loom and the spinning. wheel stand there to-
day. When we'll into the nineties she spun
over 300 skeins of yarn and wove twenty
yards of cloth-sll wool. In the last years
of her life she knit double mttens and stock
ings enough for a regiment of men. She was
great worker till her eyesight failed at about
100. She remembered wildly all the events
remote, but few in the near past. She was a
Universalist by faith, and when asked on her
l04th birthday by a clergyman what she
thought of it she quickly replied, at was
good enough to live by and she thought
"good enough to die by" She was buried
beside her husband in the cemetery at the
village, whose headstone records that he died
in 1859.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-27

A July freshet is a very rare occurrence.
Yesterday there had been a total rise of three
feet of water on the dam and Ave or six feet
below. There is a large collection of logs at
Five Mile Island and yesterday these were
jammed together in way which threatened
that they might break the boom. The hay
which was out at the commencement of the
storm is greatly injured or total loss. Grass
which is standing must suffer much. as it will
be stepped and at the best can be but late cut
hay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-27
Editor OF the Chica go Herald Challenged


l represent the Moxie. June s. the editor
Of the Herald forgot the trite old adsge,
"That man has the right to an opinion
when he has knowledge enough to entite him
to one" and unnecessarily denominated the
claims fer nerve foods TO be srrant humbug.
gerry, though he prints their advertisements
and takes their money. The Moxie came to
me BY accident. Ii will remove the appetite
for liquors, nervousness. and nervous ex-
hausti0n. give the nerve weary double en-
iurance with cents worth per day, remove
the effects of over~ork or dissipation at once,
without harm Or losing its effect more than
other foods. Il is against our principle to
bet or gamble. II we cannot prove the above
TO be true b. eminent physicians who use it,
not "a q medicine but IS = nerve food. we
will give the orphan asylums Of Chicago
$1,000 If We do, tie editor of the Herald
shall do the same. We have been waiting a
week for his reply. You cannet sell hum.
bug twice to the same man. neither did
leave a SIS. 900 business to sell one.
A. THOMPSON, VI. d.
july26d2tswnr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-27

On Tuesday, August 9th, 1887, "the boys"
of the Ninth Maine Regiment, Volunteers,
will meet at Old Orchard, Maine, for their
annual reunion. The President earnestly re
q vests each comrade to bring to the reunion
any papers, letters, record or diaries that will
assist IN material for the history of the regi-
ment, for there has not been the response that
was reasonably looked for OF regimental histo-
ry paper has been prepared by Capt, Charles
A. Brooks on 1.-THE 9th Maine from Augusta
to Morris Island" and paper by Adj. James
4. Shepard on "the 9th Maine from Morris
Island to Darbytown road. Speeches will
be made by Lieut.. c. L Howe and others.
Those able to attend will please notify the
president at their earliest convenience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-27

have been for several years q sufferer
from Hay Fever and severe head colds and
have tried other remedies in hope of getting
relief but have found none that can compare
with Ely's Cream Balm. would not be
without it for any consideration. 1t 10 simp-
ly wonderful in its effect upon the nasal
organs.
S. H. BURTT, Wilmington, N. C.
can cheerfully recommend Ely's Cream
Balm to the suffering public for hay fever and
stopage of air passages. ! have tried it and
find il gives immediate relief.
j. E. RECTOR 09 Rock st. Little Rock, Ark.
july26deod&Elw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-27

Dr. VIM. B. Lspham has accepted the ap-
pointment rendered him by the Governor as
commissioner for Maine to attend the cele
bration at Philadelphia of the adoption of the
Constitution of the United States. One of
the chief duties Of the commissioner will be
to collect an industrial exhibit to be displayed
er States. Many States hove appropriated
money for their exhibits. Massachusetts,
will run steamer to the celebration, carry
ing her delegation, industrial display, etc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-27
Real Estate Transfers in Lincoln Co. for
Week Ending July Is, 1887

BooTHBAY-Joseph w. spaulding to Sanford c.
Chase. trustee, land. s25; Byron Giles to Caroline
e. Burnham. land, &l3.
DAAARIsCoTTA -Alonzo W. Glidden, sheriff, to
Eliza NJ. IRVINE, land and buildings, &17S; Everett
w. Stetson to same, land and buildings Sl5.
DREsDEN-Maple Grove Cemetery to Sias l.. Saw
age, burial lot. SIS; Frank L. Palmer to George L.
Mari & al. land, 800.
EDGECoMB-Hattie L. de Peifer to Samuel j.
Sewall, land. 5000; Samuel j. Sewall to VIM. II.
Ryan. land and buildings. $500; VIM. II. Ryan to
Samuel J. Sewall, land. $225.
SoUTHPoRr-Freeman Grover to John Peirce,
land, ei40o
WALDoBoRo-John Bulfnch, admir-, to Hiram
Bliss, land, s1sa; Allen Welt to Mary J. Welt, land
eco; Jacob +. Creamer's heirs to Chss. A. Well
al, land and buildings. $3.50; Augusta N. Cream
er to same, land ano buildings. ESQ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-27

Our Oakland correspondent writes further
particulars about the burning of J. U. Hub
bard's barn "The barn containing twenty or
more tons of hay was completely destroyed
by fire. The farming tools and live stock
with the exception of horse were saved. Two
horses we're standing side by side in their
stalls, one was killed instantly and the other
escaped without injury. Another horse at
tached to covered carriage was standing
within twelve or fifteen feet of the one that
was killed, and escaped injured. The old
engine purchased of the city of Augusta was
on the ground promptly and did splendid
execution. Much credit is due to our citizens
in preventing the Are from spreading to the
other buildings. Loss $500; insurance
$1,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-27

From William Y. Bartlett, Postmaster for
Twenty five Years at Belgrade, Me.
81 have been troubled with a severe cough
for nearly one year; have been treated by
two of the best physicians l could find; my
case was considered past cure. The
physicians did all they could to cure me, and
considered my case hopeless one. Finally,
as q last resort, was advised to try Adam
sons Botanic Cough Balsam, to which owe
my present health, which is As good as ever.
CIVILIAN Y. BARTLETT,
Postmaster, Belgrade, Me-"
july26d&Iw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-27

We are informed that Mr.. Carver of Wat.
the office of Register of Deeds, has written
letter in which he says he does not want the
position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-27

There is prospect that Bangor will move
TO put down rumsellin9 within her limits, and
it is probable that lively mass meeting
will be called there at an early day to take
measure in this direction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-27

Hanmoud,s Grove.

HeMR THOMAS CoLBY's barge will make
regular trips to Hsmmond's Grove each
Wednesday aud Saturday, leaving Monument
Park al p. NJ; or on any other day for
party of six. Will also run to the band concert
at Soldiers Home, every Sunday, leaving
west end kennebec Bridge at 2.30 P. NJ.
june2l-dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-27

The seventh annual temperance campmeet-
ing will occur at Lake Maranocook Friday
and Saturday, Aug 9Th and 9Th. Beside the
usual excellent'music and speaking the At
lanta Jubilee Singers, who were with Jones
and Small, will be present. There are to be
balloons sent up and day fireworks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-27

The air has been very heavily charged with
for the heavy rainfslls. When the moisture
10 condensed the water is emptied upon the
earth in floods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-27

We have received letter from Mr.. Thos.
Degnan, who was recently injured in a
fall while painting the new barn at Togus,
il which he expresses his gratitude to the off,
GERS OF the National Home. and others, for
the excellent care which he received from
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-27
Being More Pleasant

To the taste, more acceptable to the stomach,
and more truly beneficial in its action, the
famous California liquid fruit remedy, Syrup
OF Figs, is rapidly superseding all others.
For sale by J. VI. Mixer.
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